Sweetheart of the Rodeo at The Ryman: Musings on History and Irony
In late 1967 The Byrds were at a crossroads, doubly so. With David Crosby's exit they needed additional personnel, and as their last records, singles, and album had not sold very well they were also in a creative quandary.
Remaining members Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman initially had
Kevin Welch Searches for Hallowed Ground
We roots music fans are a curious lot. We’re often torn between wanting our artists to be heard by everyone and wanting to keep them all to ourselves. In a perfect world, the ultimate goal, of course, is for the music to find success without compromising its integrity.
Kevin
John Hiatt Examines the Light and the Dark
John Hiatt always sounds like he's on the verge of hysteria, discovering some hidden truth invisible to the rest of us. With his distinctive voice that hovers between a wildcat yowl and a sinner's moan, he illuminates his characters in a way few are able to
The Fathers Are Gone But The Sons Carry The Weight Now -- Admirably
Instead of praising and criticizing this effort I think it would be more beneficial to take this album under consideration of what it is, what it's not and where it needs to be polished -- if necessary at all.
This is a difficult assessment because the band here
London Gallery Showcases Bob Dylan's Handwritten Lyrics and Drawings
Bob Dylan's new show of writings and drawings, Mondo Scripto, opens Tuesday (Oct. 9) at the Halcyon Gallery in London. The show features handwritten lyrics from some of Dylan's best-known and best-loved songs coupled with drawings he has created to illustrate or accompany, or which are
Joan Baez Bids a Fond Fare Thee Well
For six decades, her voice has been forever etched in the consciousness of the American spirit. Hers is the voice our truest heart, tapping into our sense of harmony, justice & equality. Her career was born in the righteous fire of the Civil Rights Movement during the middle of the